Entries by mery

Back to School: Taking Care of the One They Depend on Most—You

As the school year gets rolling, we are often hyper-focused on our children’s scholastic needs — the back to school shopping, figuring out transportation strategies and other routine shifts as we transition to the first day of school, kids homework, planning after school activities and play dates… making sure they have everything they need so […]

Navigating Holistic Immunity

Immunity isn’t just about avoiding illness—it’s about cultivating immunity within by strengthening our white blood cells defenses by arming them with nutrients and healthy lifestyle habits.  The fact is that more individuals have been turning to natural healing to protect and nourish their bodies. The question is: Which holistic approach is right for me? From […]

Setting SMARTER Goals: How to Integrate Holistic Modalities for Sustainable Success!

Setting goals is an essential part of personal and professional development. But for goals to be sustainable and effective—especially in the context of health and wellness—they must be realistic, adaptable, and aligned with a your overall well-being. In this article, I explore the SMARTER goal-setting model and provide examples of how to integrate holistic health […]

Love Saves, Fear Enslaves

💪 1. Physical Health: How Fear Affects the Body Fear triggers the stress response, also known as the fight-or-flight response, which is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system and the HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis). When activated:  ● Cortisol and adrenaline are released → increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar.  ● Immune function is […]